Michael McReynolds

Michael McReynolds passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, with loved ones at his side in Marietta, Georgia.

He was born in Hopkinsville to Jay and Lucy McReynolds but lived the formative part of his childhood in Elizabethtown. He attended Elizabethtown High School, where he graduated in 1968. After two years at Elizabethtown Community College, he transferred to Eastern Kentucky University, where he graduated in 1972 with a degree in business administration.

He loved music and started playing guitar after seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. He played in many garage bands, the best of which was The Marquis. They won several Battle of the Bands contests and appeared on a local TV show. The Marquis broke up only to reunite in 1988 to play for their 20-year high school senior class reunion. Later in life, Mike and his best friend, Lee Mowry, formed a country rock duo called Hunter's Gold.

After graduating from EKU, Mike moved to Atlanta. He enjoyed a successful 45-year career in the insurance/financial services industry.

He discovered martial arts and tennis. He attained the rank of 1st Kyu, brown belt in the study of Shotokan. In addition, over his 33 years of playing recreational tennis, ALTA, he had quite the collection of bag tags and runner-up plates and even a few City Championship plates. He had a good time, especially with his favorite mixed doubles partner, his wife Kristin.

Mike met his best friend, Kristin, and they were married in 2004. He always said she was the reason he lived so long.

Mike is survived by his wife, Kristin; his son, Brent; his sister, Melody (Stan); and many loving nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life is at 1 p.m. Nov. 15 at Marietta Funeral Home, 915 Piedmont Road in Marietta, with a reception to follow with light refreshments.